Full name Patrick Joseph O'Brien Place of birth Footscray, Victoria Years Club Weight 86 kg | Date of birth 16 April 1893 Height / weight 183 cm / 86 kg Died 25 March 1964 Original team Yarraville Football Club | |
Date of death 25 March 1964(1964-03-25) (aged 70) | ||
Patrick Joseph "Paddy" O'Brien (16 April 1893 – 25 March 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
O'Brien was a physically tough defender who usually played at centre half back. He was Carlton's captain in 1924, and was a member of Carlton's back to back premierships in 1914 and 1915.
In 1925 he commenced the season as Carlton's playing coach but lasted only two games due to disagreements within the team. He left to join Footscray during their inaugural VFL season but played just 15 games for the club.
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